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The GWO Manual Handling Refresher (BSTR) is designed to renew the knowledge and skills of personnel who have previously completed a GWO Manual Handling module. This course focuses on reinforcing safe lifting, pulling, and pushing techniques specifically adapted for the unique and often cramped environments of wind turbines.
What You Will Learn
Ergonomic Principles: Reviewing the mechanics of the human body to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Practical Techniques: Refreshing safe methods for handling loads in confined spaces, such as ladders and nacelles.
Risk Assessment: Updating skills in identifying hazards and planning safe manual handling activities (TILE principle: Task, Individual, Load, Environment).
Behavioral Safety: Encouraging a “safety-first” mindset to identify and avoid risky movements in daily tasks.
Problem Solving: Practical exercises focused on common lifting challenges found in the wind industry.
Key Benefits
Stay Certified: Renews your GWO Manual Handling qualification for another 24 months.
Injury Prevention: Reduces the risk of long-term physical strain and workplace accidents.
Operational Efficiency: Ensures tasks are performed using the most efficient and safest physical movements.
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